Welcome to the Town of Richland's official municipal website.
The Town of Richland is unique as it is bordered by Lake Ontario's eastern shore and is located in Oswego County, NY in the heart of the Salmon River corridor. Located in the Town of Richland are the hamlets of Richland, Fernwood, and Port Ontario. The Town of Richland has much to offer from white sand beaches and state parks, four seasons of recreation, and year-round sport fishing. The pride of Richland is the state-of-the-art water system that provides award-winning water quality, serving Richland and neighboring towns. The economy is well-rounded, including everything from manufacturing to health services. The town has a rich history dating back to 1801 when it was first settled. One visit will prove that Richland consists of a close-knit family-oriented community that takes pride in its town and the people who reside in it.
To contact the Town of Richland please call (315) 298-5174.
TOWN CLERK OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Thursday 9 am-4:30 pm, closed 1 pm-2 pm for lunch, Friday 9 am-1 pm
WATER CLERK OFFICE HOURS: 9:30 am-1:30 pm Monday - Friday
COURT OFFICE HOURS: Monday through Thursday 8am until 1pm
Court is held on the first 4 Wednesdays of the month at 5:00 pm
Appointments are required for all marriage licenses. Please see the Town Clerk page for Marriage License Information
HELP WANTED
The Town of Richland currently has an Alternate position open on the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Comprehensive Planning Board. Interested parties should fill out an application and submit it to the Town of Richland Offices by November 12, 2024.
Millie Newcomb
Town Clerk
Town of Richland Employment Application
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, on the preliminary budget for the Town of Richland for the fiscal year of 2025.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the preliminary budget for the Town of Richland, County of Oswego, New York, for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2025, is available for inspection and filed in the office of the Town Clerk at the Town Offices located at the H. Douglas Barclay Courthouse in Pulaski, New York where it may be inspected by any person(s) during regular business hours.
FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Town Board of the Town of Richland will meet, and review said preliminary budget and hold a Public Hearing thereon at the said Town offices at 6:00 p.m. on November 04, 2024, and at such hearings any person may be heard in favor or against the preliminary budget as compiled for or against any item or items therein contained.
PURSUANT TO SECTION 108 OF TOWN LAW, the proposed salaries of the following elected Town Officers are specified as follows:
Supervisor $ 24,000.00
Deputy Supervisor (1) $ 7,373.64
Councilpersons (4) $ 5,745.84
Town Justices (2) (1) $ 26,404.82
(1) $26,404.82
Town Clerk/Tax Collector/Registrar/RMO $61,617.14
Highway Superintendent $78,750.00
Dated: October 22, 2024
By: Millie Newcomb, Town Clerk
Tax Information
Click here to pay or view Town and County taxes and to obtain receipts for prior years.